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Army Black Knights

You are probably right, but they might change their mind if Congress threatened to cut off all Federal subsidies and research funding, investigate their status as non-profits, or otherwise "work up a 'Number 6' on 'em."
Not only that, but I doubt the academies would want to join the Ancient 8.

1. Athletic teams. America’s Game is too important. They would dominate the Ivies in football and lacrosse. The ivy doesn’t support wrestling (the Ivy League is a part of the EIWA). A lot of former athletes would not be happy with the move (I know multiple people from multiple sports at WP)

2. Academic difference (no grad schools, all 3 have prep schools).
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USFL / XFL (merged official thread)

On September 28, 2023, the XFL announced its intention to merge with the USFL. On November 30, 2023, the leagues issued a statement that they "completed the antitrust review process in connection with the proposed merger of the XFL and USFL and intend to play a combined season this spring kicking off on Saturday, March 30. We are now finalizing terms of the definitive agreement". On December 31, the name of the combined league was confirmed as the United Football League, with each component league surviving as a conference within the UFL.
USFL + XFL = UFL

Report: Army seeks to recoup $6M in deal with UFL, 'The Rock'

The Army is seeking to recoup money from an $11 million marketing deal with the United Football League and celebrity Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson after the partnership failed to yield a single new recruit, according to a Military.com report, citing Army documents.
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With 396 million followers on Instagram, Johnson's posts were valued by the Army at $1 million each, according to Military.com. But according to the report, Johnson did not fulfill his end of the deal and made only two Army-related posts, including none since April.

A review conducted by the Army projects that the partnership led to a loss of 38 enlistments, the report said....:lol:
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CB Gareon Conley (Official Thread)

Former Ohio State Cornerback Gareon Conley Retires from NFL After Brief Stint with Dallas Cowboys

Gareon Conley’s NFL comeback attempt is over.

Just over a month after signing with the Dallas Cowboys, Conley was released by the team on Sunday after informing them he would retire, according to multiple reports.

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Conley, who has not played in an NFL game since 2019, signed with the Cowboys in June after playing for the UFL’s DC Defenders this spring. His retirement comes after he participated in the Cowboys’ first three days of training camp.
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Who's the Greatest Buckeye Wide Receiver? (Please vote for FOUR)

I like these lists primarily because they jog up all the good memories of the respective players in my mind, and I hear about players that were before my time or recollection. Ranking our best WRs is a tall task when you've had so many greats come through, so there is PLENTY of room for debate. So with that preface, my top 10 list after MH Jr just pro is as follows:

1. MH Jr - That's based on amazing talent, work ethic and results. It is not because of recent bias, he is seriously the best I have watched at OSU.
2. Cris Carter - Before my time but numbers don't lie and he did what he did in a time where we didn't throw the ball so much. First consensus All American at WR and absolute legend.
3. Joey Galloway - Absolute stud and one of my first Buckeye legends I can remember vividly watching.
4. David Boston - Enough said with him, he is on the top 10 list without a doubt.
5. Teddy Ginn - He's up here for electricity, but also had very good production when you factor in return skills. I remember watching him commit at the AA game to us and all the huge returns/big receptions where I just can't remember a faster Buckeye. I played RB/WR and returned kicks/punts in high school when he played and I studied his every move in working on my game.
6. Chris Olave - Could easily have him anywhere above really. Wolverine slayer, massive producer, and absolute team player. Plus he's put together quite the career so far as a professional, but I put him here based on what he did in Columbus.
7. Anthony Gonzales - Guy was insanely good and also a Wolverine slayer. Pro career was only cut short because of injury, which bums me out because he would've killed it in the NFL imo. Also had a hyperbolic egg chamber he slept in, so that's cool (not actually factoring that in, but it made me laugh remembering that).
8. Michael Jenkins - Another you could move up on the list, but he deserves to be on the list. Of course Holy Buckeye was his iconic moment, but lets not forget his crucial 4th down catch from Krenzel against Miami, if we don't have that then we don't have a Natty that year. There was a lot of production with Jenkins, but he was just clutch as it could get.
9. Garrett Wilson - Insanely talented and produced in droves. Just wish we had him longer than we did, but he is showing his talent in the NFL big time.
10. Michael Thomas - His production was huge and he made a lot of big plays. Not the flashiest guy, but man did he get the job done and he was a big part in getting us a Natty. Big moments count when you look at the whole picture.

On Warfield - Wayyyyyyy before my time, so I cannot do anything except read his history. Apparently he was a RB and the Browns converted him to WR. His rushing and overall stats were not really that great at OSU, then he had a great career at WR. But he was a first round draft pick and HOF guy at the next level, so someone with more knowledge than me can fill me in on why he wasn't big on the stat sheets at OSU.

Honorable mention to Chris Gamble - And maybe this applies to Warfield's career at OSU, but his stats don't really show his true value he had to our team. He was literally doing everything out there and made huge plays for us at WR (in addition to CB/kick and punt returns).
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'25 FL PG Darius Acuff Jr. (Arkansas Verbal)

Top-10 recruit Darius Acuff commits to John Calipari and Arkansas​

Top-10 senior Darius Acuff, one of the elite guards in high school basketball, announced his commitment to John Calipari and Arkansas on Friday -- becoming the first five-star prospect off the board in the 2025 class.

Acuff chose the Razorbacks over Kansas, with Michigan also on his final list of three. The Jayhawks were perceived to be the favorite back in the spring, with Acuff taking a visit to Lawrence in late April. But Calipari made him a priority over the past several weeks and ultimately won out.

"We have a great relationship. We have been tight for a year and half," Acuff said of Calipari. "Growing up I knew what type of guard coach he was. He built the best relationship with me. He keeps it real. It's like he is already your coach when you speak with him. He has been there from the start. That was a separator. History speaks for itself. All the guards he has put in the league. I want to be part of that."
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Donovan Edwards (RB ttun)

Donovan Edwards “Really Wanted” to Play for Tony Alford As A Recruit, Happy to Have Former Ohio State Running Backs Coach at Michigan​

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As a high school recruit, Donovan Edwards strongly considered the possibility of playing for Tony Alford at Ohio State. Now, Alford will coach Edwards in his final season at Michigan.

Ohio State’s running back recruiting efforts for the 2021 class focused primarily on three top targets: Edwards, TreVeyon Henderson and Evan Pryor. Ultimately, the Buckeyes took commitments from Henderson and Pryor even though Edwards was uncommitted at the time. Edwards, a native of West Bloomfield, Michigan, chose to stay in-state as a result. But he acknowledged Thursday at Big Ten Media Days that he would have loved to play for Alford from the beginning.

“I really wanted to play for him,” Edwards said. “He's a hell of a recruiter. But even more than that, he's a hell of a coach and a hell of a person to get to know. So he's my, I would say, a best friend for me, and I really look up to him a lot.”

Even though they were on opposite sides of the rivalry for the past three years, Edwards said he maintained a relationship with Alford. So he’s thrilled to have the chance to play for Alford in his last year as a Wolverine after Alford left Ohio State for Michigan in March.

“I've always had a relationship with him since the recruiting process. Regardless of the rivalry, we've always had a relationship, we've always stayed connected,” Edwards said. “And for him to come into the Michigan program, he was embraced with open arms. He's a tremendous coach. I see why he's had so much great success as the running backs coach at Notre Dame and at Ohio State. So I think he’s going to be a hell of a running backs coach at Michigan.”
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E-mail Scam, Latest

FWIW, be aware of this text message scam. I just got it.

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Scam Alert: Toll Fee Text Scam​

Ohio Turnpike Alerts Customers of SMS/Text ‘Smishing’ Scam Targeting Multiple Tolling Agencies BEREA, Ohio

(April 22, 2024) – The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission has learned that a text message scam, known as “smishing,” is fraudulently claiming to represent tolling agencies from across the country. The scammers are requesting payment for unpaid tolls through fraudulent websites.

The targeted phone numbers appear to be chosen at random and are not uniquely associated with an account or usage of toll roads. Some customers have also reported receiving emails through phishing scams.The Ohio Turnpike does NOT request its E-ZPass customers to make payments by text.

Collections of unpaid tolls and/or toll violations do NOT occur by text either.The only website links associated with the Ohio Turnpike’s E-ZPass accounts areezpassoh.com and ohioturnpike.org.

The FBI, which is aware of the smishing scam impacting several states, recommends individuals who receive the fraudulent messages do the following:
• Contact the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at ic3.gov, and be sure to
include: The phone number from where the text originated.o Contact the tolling agency’s customer service center.
• Delete any smishing texts received.
• If you clicked any link or provided your information, take efforts to secure your personal information and financial accounts. Dispute any unfamiliar charges.

We encourage all customers to stay alert to these types of phishing scams by text and email.

For questions about the Ohio Turnpike’s E-ZPass notifications, contact ezpassoh.com orohioturnpike.org.Contact:Charles Cyrill Communications Director Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission(m) [email protected]
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